Irishtown Sat 22nd 8.15pm Michael & Kitty Waldron, Liam Corr, Michael Cullina, Michael & Mary Pollard and daughter Mamie and deceased of family, John Cosgrove, Joe & Delia Devine, Martin, Nora & Sean Cunnane.
Ballindine Sun 23rd 12.00noon Nora & Paddy Kirrane and Mary Mannion, Willie & Bridie Kelly, Delia & Michael Conroy, John Slattery, John & Bridie Quinn.
Irishtown Mon 24th 7.00pm Novena Mass for Holy Souls and John & Austin Conway.
Ballindine Tues 25th 7.30pm Mass of Remembrance
Irishtown Wed 26th 7.00pm Novena Mass for Holy Souls and William & Catherine O’Connor.
Ballindine Thurs 27th 7.00pm Novena Mass for Holy Souls
Irishtown  Fri 28th 7.00pm Novena Mass for Holy Souls
Irishtown  Sat 29th  8.15pm Philomena & Martin Nally, John, Josephine & Sean Clarke, Mikie Cullina, Mary Hayes, Edward & Bridget Fitzgerald, Pat McHugh, Ger, Bridie & Fred Puttock, Patrick, Mary Ann & Sean McHugh, Sr.Genevieve Prendergast.
Ballindine Wed  6pm-8.00pm
Irishtown Wed 7.20pm – 8.20pm
Ballindine
Tues 25th Nov 7.30pm
Thurs 27th 7pm
Irishtown
Mon 24th Nov 7pm
Wed 26th Nov 7pm
Fri 28th Nov 7pm
Irishtown Wednesday 19th Nov @ 7.30pm
Ballindine Tuesday 25th Nov @ 7.30pm
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME TO 7.30pm
In these Remembrance Masses the congregation will be invited to take a lit candle in memory of their loved one(s) and place it in front of the Altar during Mass.
Parishes Together
Claremorris - Barnacaroll;  Crossboyne – Taugheen; Milltown – Ballyglass;  Ballindine – Irishtown
Invites you to journey with us through Advent.
Presented by Fr. Benny McHale in Ballindine National School Hall on Mondays 1st & 8th Dec. 8.30pm – 9.30pm.
Irishtown Sat 29th 8.15pm
Ballindine Sun 30th 12pmÂ
Seats will be reserved in both churches for the children and their families at the front of church.
Confirmation Programme “You Shall Be My Witness†continues on Thursday 27th Nov @ 8pm in Ballindine N.S.
Congratulations to all the young people from our parish who received their Pope John Paul II Youth Awards at a special ceremony in Tuam Cathedral last week:
Lorcan Diskin,
Dennis Óg Fahey,
Shane Treacy,
Kathleen Kearns,
Laura Corless,
Megan Ring,
Aisling O’Connor,
Thomas Monaghan,
David Corless,
Rachel McLoughlin
Niamh Huane.
Final night on Tuesday 25th Nov @ 8.30pm in Ballindine School Hall.
Anyone who couldn’t attend the previous night’s training are welcome to attend.
Parish Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday 2nd Dec @ 8pm in Parochial House, Ballindine.
There will be No Children’s Liturgy next Sun 30th November due to the Confirmation Enrolment Mass.
Congratulations to Rebecca Waldron who received the TG4 sponsored LGFA Ladies Football Connacht Young Player of the Year Award at City West in Dublin.Â
Well done Rebecca.
 Ballindine Community Christmas Party in DDAI on Sun 14th Dec. beginning with Mass at 2.30pm followed by meal, music & dancing.
All Welcome.
The Carers Association are providing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Care of the older person training in Claremorris Family Resource Centre on Thursday 11th Dec. one day a week for five weeks.
For more information contact the training unit on 057 93 22920. Or email us at training@carersireland.com
25 Drive Card Game Sun 30th Nov at 8pm in D’Alton Inn Hotel – Adm €10.
All proceeds to Western Alzheimers. Numerous Prizes. Please support.
Advent Retreat 28th – 30th November at Esker Retreat Centre .
Facilitator Fr. Brendan Mc Convery, C.Ss.R. (Seeing the Scriptures: The Christmas Story through art and scripture).
Further details from http://www.redemptoristsesker.ie or 091 844549
Walk Jog or run the Davitts Winter 5k Series. Sun Nov 30th, Dec 7th & 14th at 10am. All 3 walk/runs start & finish in Irishtown Village.Â
Limited to 150 participants the Series costs only €15 for the 3 events incl coffee and mince pies on the final Sunday.Â
Entry on the day if there are places €8 per event. Children can enter in advance for €10 for the 3 events or €5 on the day per event if there are places.Â
Enter online at http://www.active.com or fill out entry forms in local shops. All funds to Davitts GAA building fund.
Happytots Preschool, Irishtown will hold their annual Christmas Card Game in the Community Centre, on Monday 8th Dec @ 8.30 pm.
Admission €5. Cash prizes, raffle & refreshments on the night also.
Claremorris/Knock Windfarm Information Group Race Night in the Dalton Inn this Sat 22nd Nov at 9pm to raise funds. A great nights entertainment and admission is free.Â
Please Support.
Claremorris Agricultural Show and Supervalu a night of Christmas cooking with celebrity chef Frank Moynihan in the Dalton Inn Thurs 27th at 8pm.Â
Tickets €10 from Clar IRD or M. Finnerty 0879241450.
Tuam Flower & Garden Club ‘Christmas Sparkle’ Tues 25th Nov at 8pm - Ard Rà Hotel, Tuam- Demonstrator Samantha Foran.
All welcome tell your friends! - Admission €7
Are you someone who can stand out from the crowd? Sage Support and Advocacy Service for Older People needs volunteers to help speak up for older people across all care settings.
Sage will provide FETAC training and support.Â
For more info call 086 1831428, michelle.rooney@sage.thirdageireland.ie or see http://www.sage.thirdageireland.ie
Pulsewave Ireland are offering Bpro medically approved non-invasive heart & artery screenings in The Dalton Inn Hotel, on Wed 26th Nov & TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar on Thurs 27th Nov.
Call 087-7151623 for appointments or log onto http://www.pulsewaveireland.net. Adults €40, Medical Card/Oaps €30 Couples €60 & Children over 10 yrs €20.
Screenings carried out by qualified technician who will go through results and provide you with a printout which you may discuss with your GP.
Mention your parish newsletter on day of screening and a donation will be made to parish funds. Appointments are essential.
Mayo Stroke Support Group “ Christmas Outing†to the Foxford Woollen Mills on Thurs 27th Nov 11.30 am – 2.00pm. We welcome you to come along and join in the festive cheer!
Join us for a tour of the Woollen Mills and lunch.Â
New members are always welcome.
For further information, contact Alanna Ni Mhiochain on 094-9042368 or Barbara Ginley on 096 80497.
Claremorris AFC annual sports quiz sponsored by St. Colman’s Credit Union will take place on Friday November 28th in The Dalton Inn at 9pm.
Table of four costs €40.
FOUND outside Irishtown Church: a pair of black gloves and house key – left into Delaney’s Shop.
Irishtown Woodstock Group Water Scheme: Due to upgrade of water scheme there will be interuptions to supply for the next two weeks.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Santa Party & Disco Sun 7th in Ballindine Centre 4-6pm Gift, Photo, Disco, Refreshments and lots of fun €5 per child.
Davitts Presto: There was no winner of last week's jackpot. Numbers drawn were 15, 24, 28 & 29. Draw for a jackpot prize of €6,300 takes place Sunday 23rd of November in Keane's Crossboyne.
Davitts AGM takes place in Irishtown Community Centre Sunday 23rd of November at 6pm. New volunteers welcome. Representatives from Davitts will call to houses in the parish with information on the Croke Park raffle fundraising initiative. 100% of monies raised going to the new Clubhouse development.
See Davitts website and Facebook for prizes.
This development will serve the entire community.
Davitts GAA Club are organising a winter 5k series on Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th & 14th. See website.
BEGINNERS COMPUTER TRAINING. Beginners IT training course commencing in Claremorris FRC on Tuesday November 25th at 10am -12noon and continues for 4 weeks.Â
One two hour session per week. The course costs €20 and places are limited. Please book a place to avoid disappointment on (094) 9377838.
(Posted on Nov 22, 2014)